September 2009
Humanitarian Edition
IPSF Newsletter International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation
Mobile Pharmacy in Northern Uganda Project (MPNUP) The aim of this project is to provide medical help and ensure health care for people living in refugee camps around Gulu, Northern Uganda. MPNUP will take place from 1st January until 31st December, 2010. A team consisting of a doctor, a driver, a coordinator and 3 pharmacy students will visit the refugee camps 3 times per week and provide basic medical care.
Choices of Rotations:
How to Apply:
Applications are now officially open!
You can choose between rotations of 6, 9 or 12 weeks. To apply, please visit sep.ipsf.org and look for MPNUP Uganda on the SEP World Map. Remember to apply to MPNUP at least 3 months before your rotation starts.
6 weeks 1st Jan – 11th Feb 12th Feb – 26th Mar 27th Mar – 7th May 8th May – 19th June 20th June – 31st July 1st Aug – 11th Sep
9 weeks 1st Jan – 4th Mar 5th Mar – 6th May 7th May – 8th July 9th July – 9th Sep 10th Sep – 11th Nov 7 weeks left – another 6 week rotation possible in the end
12 weeks 1st Jan – 26th Mar 27th Mar – 18th June 19th June – 10th Sep 11th Sep – 3rd Dec *
12th Sep – 23rd Oct 24th Oct – 4th Dec *
*Possible to be prolonged
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September 2009
Humanitarian Edition
Application Fees: Volunteers must be members of IPSF to participate in MPNUP. Application fee: For 6 weeks-------------------------------200 USD 9 weeks-------------------------------300 USD 12 weeks------------------------------400 USD This fee does not cover accommodation (volunteers will live in a rented house) and meal costs. This will be additional expenses (app 40 USD per week).
Fundraising: IPSF is looking for member countries that would like to help fundraising for MPNUP. If your choose to volunteer, IPSF kindly asks that you and your association assist us by fundraising for the project. You can organize different humanitarian activities, such as fun runs, bazaars, or parties in order to help IPSF raise funds for the project.
The world lies beneath you and now it is the time to change it!
Want to Know More?
If you are ready to make a difference in the world, if you are eager to help in Africa, if you want to show how important the role of a pharmacist is, if you feel as though you are a humanitarian, please contact MPNUP.
Did you miss 1st Newsletter? Would you like to get some extra information on the project? Would you like to get some MPNUP's promotional material to give it to your friends? Do you have some questions regarding applications? Contact the humanitarian coordintor at humanitarian@ipsf.org and keep up on the latest news at http://www.ipsf.org/human.php and at www.renu-world.org
I am looking forward to hearing from you! ď Š
Ms Roohil Yusuf IPSF Humanitarian Coordinator 2009-2010
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